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This comprehensive book explores both the fundamental and practical aspects of microbial genetics, shedding light on viroids, viruses, phytoplasma, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Unveiling a fresh perspective, the book tackles traditional taxonomical debates by embracing DNA-based taxonomy, offering a novel approach to understanding phylogeny within this microbe realm. Furthermore, it delves into the exciting realm of metagenomics, revolutionizing the identification and classification of unculturable microorganisms. Written by leading experts, this essential reading material caters to students and researchers in Microbiology, Genetics, and Biotechnology.

A widely used, classroom-tested text, Applied Medical Image Processing: A Basic Course delivers an ideal introduction to image processing in medicine, emphasizing the clinical relevance and special requirements of the field. Avoiding excessive mathematical formalisms, the book presents key principles by implementing algorithms from scratch and usin

Getting Started in ZBrush is a gentle introduction to ZBrush, today's premier digital sculpting program. Beginning with the fundamentals of digital sculpting as well as a thorough introduction to the user interface, Getting Started in ZBrush will have you creating a variety of professional-level 3D models in no-time. More than just another button-pushing manual, this comprehensive guide is packed with start-to-finish projects that ease you into the workflow of the program, while at the same time providing tips and tricks that will allow you to achieve certain tasks much more quickly. After progressing through the tutorials, you will be shown how to customize brushes, materials, scripts, and the interface so that you can utilize these tools to their full advantage.Special consideration is given to ZBrush's integration plug-ins with Maya and 3ds Max, allowing you to properly import and export your models in all programs. Texturing, painting, mapping, decimation, baking, and topology are also fully covered so your Zbrush creations can come to life without sacrificing that high-resolution look.- Ease your way into this complex subject with this straight-forward approach to ZBrush- Perfect your technique with step-by-step tutorials that allow you to create high res models from start to finish.- Expand your knowledge by visiting the companion website, which features video demonstrations, project files, texture and model files, scripts, customized menus, brushes, and additional resources.Written with the digital beginner in mind this book will teach you all of the necessary information to begin working in ZBrush to create magnificent works of digital artwork! Through this book ZBrush will empower you to be the digital artist you always wanted to be.

Fuzzy sets have long been employed to handle imprecise and uncertain information in the real world, but their limitations in dealing with incomplete and inconsistent data led to the emergence of neutrosophic sets. In this thought-provoking book, titled ' Data-Driven Modelling with Fuzzy Sets: A Neutrosophic Perspective' the authors delve into the theories and advancements in the field of neutrosophic sets. The book explores the extensive applications of neutrosophic sets, ranging from neutrosophic graphs to single-valued trapezoidal neutrosophic sets, and their practical implications in knowledge management, including student learning assessment, academic performance evaluation, and technical article screening. This comprehensive resource is intended to benefit mathematicians, physicists, computer experts, engineers, scholars, practitioners, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of neutrosophic sets and their practical applications in diverse fields. This book comprises 11 chapters that provide a thorough examination of neutrosophic set theory and its extensions. Each chapter presents valuable insights into various aspects of data-driven modeling with neutrosophic sets and explores their applications in different domains. Ihe book covers a wide range of topics. The specific topics covered in the book include neutrosophic submodules, applications of neutrosophic sets, solutions to differential equations with neutrosophic uncertainty, cardinalities of neutrosophic sets, neutrosophic cylindrical coordinates, applications to graphs and climatic analysis, neutrosophic differential equation approaches to growth models, neutrosophic aggregation operators for decision making, and similarity measures for Fermatean neutrosophic sets. The diverse contributions from experts in the field, coupled with the constructive feedback from reviewers, ensure the book's high quality and relevance.This book: - Presents a qualitative assessment of big data in the education sector using linguistic Quadri partitioned single valued neutrosophic soft sets. - Showcases application of n-cylindrical fuzzy neutrosophic sets in education using neutrosophic affinity degree and neutrosophic similarity Index. - Covers scientific evaluation of student academic performance using single value neutrosophic Markov chain. - Illustrates multi-granulation single-valued neutrosophic probabilistic rough sets for teamwork assessment. - Examines estimation of distribution algorithm based on multiple attribute group decision-making to evaluate teaching quality. With its wealth of knowledge, this book aims to inspire further research and innovation in the field of neutrosophic sets and their extensions, providing a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students alike.

With a focus on organic chemistry students at all levels, problems are incorporated into the body of the text in an effort to engage students more directly in chemistry. Arrowless mechanisms seek to help students develop their electron-pushing skills and intuition through repeated practice. By design this volume is more actively engaging than a traditional textbook. In addition, the historical development of ideas is presented to help frame and center these concepts for the reader. Primary and summative sources are given for all topics covered. The sources provide definitive information for the reader and ensure that all information is supported by peer-reviewed, experimental sources.Features: The development of key ideas is presented in their historical context. All information presented is supported through citations to chemical literature Problems are incorporated into the body of the text, including arrowless mechanisms which encourage students to engage more actively and to develop their electron-pushing skills and intuition. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry style and technical guidelines are followed throughout the text. The problems, text, and presentation are based on years of classroom refinement of teaching pedagogy.

Regularity Techniques for Elliptic PDEs and the Fractional Laplacian presents important analytic and geometric techniques to prove regularity estimates for solutions to second order elliptic equations, both in divergence and nondivergence form, and to nonlocal equations driven by the fractional Laplacian. The emphasis is placed on ideas and the development of intuition, while at the same time being completely rigorous. The reader should keep in mind that this text is about how analysis can be applied to regularity estimates. Many methods are nonlinear in nature, but the focus is on linear equations without lower order terms, thus avoiding bulky computations. The philosophy underpinning the book is that ideas must be flushed out in the cleanest and simplest ways, showing all the details and always maintaining rigor. Features Self-contained treatment of the topic Bridges the gap between upper undergraduate textbooks and advanced monographs to offer a useful, accessible reference for students and researchers. Replete with useful references.

The Science of Land Subsidence explains the current science underpinning natural and human-caused land subsidence events and provides students and interested readers with sufficient background on the basics of geology, natural science, chemical, and environmental engineering. Moreover, it presents a wide-ranging discussion presented in the author's comprehensible conversational style describing the impact of land subsidence events on health, sustenance, and society in general, and provides various case studies covering catastrophic land subsidence events. The book is directed at undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, scientists, and the general reading public who would like to gain a broad multidisciplinary view of one of the greatest challenges of our generation.

This book presents innovative research works to automate, innovate, design, and deploy AI for Real-World Applications. It discussed AI applications in major cutting-edge technologies and details about deployment solutions for different applications for sustainable development. The application of Blockchain techniques illustrates the ways of optimisation algorithms in this book. The challenges associated with AI deployment are also discussed in detail, and edge computing with machine learning solutions is explained. This book provides multi-domain applications of AI to the readers to help find innovative methods towards the business, sustainability, and customer outreach paradigms in the AI domain.- Focuses on Virtual machine placement and migration techniques for cloud data centres- Presents the role of machine learning and meta-heuristic approaches for optimisation in cloud computing services- Includes application of placement techniques for quality of service, performance, and reliability improvement- Explores data centre resource management, load balancing and orchestration using machine learning techniques- Analyses Dynamic and scalable resource scheduling with a focus on resource managementThe reference work is for postgraduate students, professionals, and academic researchers in computer science and information technology.

Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria is an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the geological framework of the continental crust of Nigeria, its evolution, and the natural resources it holds. It covers a wide set of topics and provides a detailed description of the rock units of the Nigerian continental crust, their geological settings and structural characteristics, and the potential of their mineral, energy, and water resources. The book discusses the impact of geo-resources on the Nigerian economy, includes recommendations on how to fully exploit geo-resources, and explains how to prevent geological processes that could lead to natural hazards.FEATURES Provides different aspects of the Nigerian continental crust from a multidisciplinary approach Draws on the latest findings in geoscience research to present new insights and perspectives into the development and resource potential of the Nigerian continental crust Includes multiple case studies to illustrate the exploration and evaluation of the geological resources of Nigeria Explores the potential of geological resources for economic and industrial development Presents scientific achievements of authors and researchers from various disciplines and provides recommendations for mitigating natural hazards This handbook is intended for industry professionals, academics, researchers, and students studying earth sciences with a special interest in Africa and learning how its geology impacts the natural resources and overall economy of the continent.

Handbook of Semiconductors provides readers with state-of-the-art knowledge of established and emerging semiconducting materials, their processing, and the fabrication of chips and microprocessors. In addition to covering the fundamentals of these materials, it details the basics and workings of many semiconducting devices and their role in modern electronics and explores emerging semiconductors and their importance in future devices.- Provides readers with the latest advances in emerging semiconductors.- Details diodes, transistors, and other devices using semiconducting materials.- Covers advances and challenges in semiconductors and their technological applications.- Discusses fundamentals and characteristics of emerging semiconductors for chip manufacturing.This book provides direction to scientists, engineers, and researchers in materials engineering and related disciplines to help them better understand the physics, characteristics, and applications of modern semiconductors.

Real Analysis: An Undergraduate Problem Book for Mathematicians, Applied Scientists, and Engineers is a classical Real Analysis/Calculus problem book. This topic has been a compulsory subject for every undergraduate studying mathematics or engineering for a very long time. This volume contains a huge number of engaging problems and solutions, as well as detailed explanations of how to achieve these solutions. This latter quality is something that many problem books lack, and it is hoped that this feature will be useful to students and instructors alike. Features Hundreds of problems and solutions Can be used as a stand-alone problem book, or in conjunction with the author's textbook, Real Analysis: An Undergraduate Textbook for Mathematicians, Applied Scientists, and Engineers, ISBN 9781032481487 Perfect resource for undergraduate students studying a first course in Calculus or Real Analysis Contains explanatory figures, detailed techniques, tricks, hints, and "recipes" on how to proceed once we have a calculus problem in front of us.

The management of clinical data, from its collection during a trial to its extraction for analysis, has become critical in preparing a regulatory submission and obtaining approval to market a treatment. Groundbreaking on its initial publication nearly fourteen years ago, and evolving with the field in each iteration since then, this latest volume includes revisions to all chapters to reflect the recent updates to ICH E6, Good Clinical Practices, electronic data capture and interactive response technologies. Keeping the coverage practical, the author focuses on the most critical information that impacts clinical trial conduct, providing a full end-to-end overview for clinical data managers.Features: Provides an introduction and background information for the spectrum of Clinical Data Management tasks. Outstanding text in the industry and has been used by the Society for Clinical Data Management in creating its certification exam. Explains the high level flow of a clinical trial from creation of the protocol through study lock. Reflects electronic data capture and interactive response technologies. Discusses using the concept of three phases in the clinical data management of a study: study startup, study conduct, and study closeout, to write procedures and train staff.

This comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of design, production, and construction of precast concrete tunnel segmental lining, with the best practices in the field included in one book for the first time.New and current design methods and quantitative analyses are considered in line with ACI and ASTM codes, as well as a full selection of global standards for the reliable design of the product and all components. Also incorporated are new applications of science and technology, such as new admixtures, and the latest manufacturing processes and precisions, such as tight dimensional controls and high repeatability cycles.With detailed guidance from world-leading practitioners, this is the definitive international technical and practical manual on these linings, forming a one-stop reference for tunnel engineers and an invaluable resource for advanced students in civil, mechanical, and mining engineering.

Seismic design of structures is fast turning to Performance-Based design (PBD) from old codal force-based design (FBD) method. The aim of the book is to expose readers to the meaning and need of PBD, the evolution of PBD to date, its various forms, and applications. Various design philosophies and procedures have been described including modelling aspects and hazard considerations backed by examples. Direct displacement-based design (DDBD) and Unified PBD (UPBD) of reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings, RC dual systems, steel frame buildings, bridge piers have also been explained.Features: - Illustrates performance-based seismic design to achieve the design target by performance objective-oriented design procedure. - Covers modern design philosophies, modelling aspects, concepts in nonlinearities and use of supplemental damping devices. - Contains chapter on seismic safety of non-structural components. - Describes UPBD design procedure and example of different structural systems. - Includes application and examples with reference to SAP2000 software.This book is aimed at graduate students, researchers and professionals in civil and earthquake engineering, and structural design.

Through four editions, Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and Functional Aspects, has provided readers with information on the how's and why's lactic acid-producing fermentation improves the storability, palatability, and nutritive value of perishable foods. Thoroughly updated and fully revised, with 12 new chapters, the Fifth Edition covers regulatory aspects globally, new findings on health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as production of target specific LAB. The new edition also addresses the technological use of LAB in various fermentations of food, feed and beverage, and their safety considerations. It features the detailed description of the main genera of LAB as well as such novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics and discusses such new targets as cognitive function, metabolic health, respiratory health and probiotics.Key Features:In 12 new chapters, findings are presented on health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as production of target specific LABCovers such novel bacteria as fructophilic LAB and novel probiotics Presents new discoveries related to the mechanisms of lactic acid bacterial metabolism and functionCovers the benefits of LAB, both in fermentation of dairy, cereal, meat, vegetable and silage, and their health benefits on humans and animalsDiscusses the less-known role of LAB as food spoilersCovers the global regulatory framework related to safety and efficacy

This text discusses smart grid technologies including home energy management systems, demand management systems, source-side management systems and communication technologies for power supply management, and supervisory control and data acquisition. It further covers applications of rooftop solar PV panels, rooftop solar heating systems, solar streetlights, solar traffic signal systems, and electrical demand management for smart cities. This book: - Includes design and implementation of intelligent and smart techniques using artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and machine learning for the development of smart cities. - Covers important topics including smart grid power supply, energy management, smart transport system, smart buildings, and traffic management. - Provides smart solutions for waste management, traffic, parking, energy, and health care system. - Highlights renewable energy applications including rooftop solar PV panels, rooftop solar heating systems, solar traffic signal systems, and electrical demand management.- Presents MATLAB-based simulations and results for smart cities solutions. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer engineering, civil engineering, and environmental engineering.

Stored commodities are man-made ecosystems and interactions of biological agents with its surrounding physical environment could result in significant economic losses if physical environment is not manipulated to make it lethal or at least difficult for survival of biological agents. Control and Management of Pests in Stored Products is based on 18 invited presentations by world-renowned experts on topics of relevance to control and manage pests in stored products. Each chapter synthesizes the state-of-art knowledge on the selected topics dealing with fumigation, fumigants, and other methods of controlling insects such as low temperature, diatomaceous earth, integrated pest management and provides recommendations for future research. It also includes two chapters on practical aspects of fumigation dealing with engineering considerations and safety. The contents of the chapters were presented as the keynote addresses at the International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products.This book serves as a reference book for graduate students, researchers, and facility managers, and can also be useful as a textbook for courses dealing with aspects grain storage for students in agricultural engineering, agricultural entomology and food science.

Developed using different matrices such as dairy, cereals, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, synbiotic food products combine the benefits of both probiotics and prebiotics. This book is a clear and comprehensive guide to the core concepts of synbiotic foods, and associated technological advancements and applications across food groups. Using clear, scientific language, this book equips readers with in-depth knowledge of synbiotic products, processing methods, applications, and acceptance.This is a pioneering bookon synbiotic foods, being the first of its kind to include the following features: - Explores fundamental aspects across various matrices- Chapter summaries via 10 concise bullet points- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) aiding national-level competitive exams- Short and long descriptive answer-type questions for comprehensive exam preparationDesigned as a one-stop resource, this book particularly appeals to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Food Science, Food Technology, Food Biotechnology and Food Microbiology.

What is "topological" about topological quantum states? How many types of topological quantum phases are there? What is a zero-energy Majorana mode, how can it be realized in a solid-state system, and how can it be used as a platform for topological quantum computation? What is quantum computation and what makes it different from classical computation?Addressing these and other related questions, Introduction to Topological Quantum Matter & Quantum Computation provides an introduction to and a synthesis of a fascinating and rapidly expanding research field emerging at the crossroads of condensed matter physics, mathematics, and computer science. Providing the big picture and emphasizing two major new paradigms in condensed matter physics - quantum topology and quantum information - this book is ideal for graduate students and researchers entering this field, as it allows for the fruitful transfer of ideas amongst different areas, and includes many specific examples to help the reader understand abstract and sometimes challenging concepts. It explores the topological quantum world beyond the well-known topological insulators and superconductors and unveils the deep connections with quantum computation. It addresses key principles behind the classification of topological quantum phases and relevant mathematical concepts and discusses models of interacting and noninteracting topological systems, such as the toric code and the p-wave superconductor. The book also covers the basic properties of anyons, and aspects concerning the realization of topological states in solid state structures and cold atom systems.Topological quantum computation is also presented using a broad perspective, which includes elements of classical and quantum information theory, basic concepts in the theory of computation, such as computational models and computational complexity, examples of quantum algorithms, and key ideas underlying quantum computation with anyons. This new edition has been updated throughout, with exciting new discussions on crystalline topological phases, including higher-order topological insulators; gapless topological phases, including Weyl semimetals; periodically-driven topological insulators; and a discussion of axion electrodynamics in topological materials.Key Features: - Provides an accessible introduction to this exciting, cross-disciplinary area of research.- Fully updated throughout with new content on the latest result from the field.- Authored by an authority on the subject.Tudor Stanescu is a professor of Condensed Matter Theory at West Virginia University, USA. He received a B.S. in Physics from the University of Bucharest, Romania, in 1994 and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 2002. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Rutgers University and at the University of Maryland from 2003 to 2009. He joined the Department of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University in Fall 2009. Prof. Stanescu's research interests encompass a variety of topics in theoretical condensed matter physics including topological insulators and superconductors, topological quantum computation, ultra-cold atom systems in optical lattices, and strongly correlated materials, such as, for example, cuprate high-temperature superconductors. His research uses a combination of analytical and numerical tools and focuses on understanding the emergence of exotic states of matter in solid state and cold atom structures, for example, topological superconducting phases that host Majorana zero modes, and on investigating the possibilities of exploiting these states as physical platforms for quantum computation.

Introduction to Python: with Applications in Optimization, Image and Video Processing, and Machine Learning is intended primarily for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in quantitative sciences such as mathematics, computer science, and engineering. In addition to this, the book is written in such a way that it can also serve as a self-contained handbook for professionals working in quantitative fields including finance, IT, and many other industries where programming is a useful or essential tool. The book is written to be accessible and useful to those with no prior experience of Python, but those who are somewhat more adept will also benefit from the more advanced material that comes later in the book.Features Covers introductory and advanced material. Advanced material includes lists, dictionaries, tuples, arrays, plotting using Matplotlib, object-oriented programming Suitable as a textbook for advanced undergraduates or postgraduates, or as a reference for researchers and professionals Solutions manual, code, and additional examples are available for download.

Adaptive Optics (AO) is a technique allowing the manipulation of the wavefront of the light benefitting multiple fields like Microscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography, Visual Testing, Optical Communications, and Astronomical Optics, just to mention some examples. Handbook of Adaptive Optics contains a complete picture of the technique from the foundations to the most promising applications of AO in a variety of fields.Within this book, the reader will find different sections, including: a complete and rigorous introduction to the foundation of the technique from a general perspective, providing the reader a solid basis in AO with particular emphasis on wavefront sensing methods and aberration correctors. It also discusses state-of-the-art applications and industrial usages with their particular constraints and methods to incorporate AO, like in some imaging techniques of importance for Biomedical Optics, in Astronomy and for Visual Optics. Furthermore, it explores discussions of the future of AO together with some of the most exciting emerging applications, including quantum technologies, scattering correction, space telescopes, and discrete AO, among others.This timely handbook will be an important companion to those starting in the field, but it will also serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers and experts who are already working with AO.

Compound Poisson approximation appears naturally in situations where one deals with a large number of rare events. It has important applications in insurance, extreme value theory, reliability theory, mathematical biology, etc. This book synthesizes the most important recent research in the field in a single volume. With an extensive list of references, it will become the standard reference book on the topic. Features: - Provides a comprehensive overview of this rapidly expanding field - Synthesizes the most important research results of recent years - Presents an array of special topics - Provides the reader with a set of tools needed for research and education The book is of interest to researchers and postgraduate students from probability, statistics, and mathematics.

Code-compliant building materials and equipment will typically have a lower initial cost, however, the lifetime energy savings of the high-efficiency equipment will often justify the upfront cost premium and result in a more cost-effective solution. Energy Savings Calculations for Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades assists energy professionals, contractors, building owners and managers in developing energy savings estimates that can facilitate a quick assessment of the potential energy savings that might be realized when replacing code-compliant building components with the highest efficiency equipment. It also provides algorithms to estimate greenhouse gas emission reductions that may be achieved by building energy efficiency upgrades and the impact these upgrades can have on building electrification-decarbonization projects.

Probiotics: A Comprehensive Guide to Enhance Health and Mitigate Disease is an indispensable resource for a deeper understanding of the intricate world of probiotics and their profound impact on human health. This book unravels the complex science behind probiotics, providing a comprehensive exploration of their roles in maintaining a healthy microbiome, fortifying the immune system, and mitigating various diseases. It presents insights into how probiotics influence not only digestive health, but also extend their benefits to systemic well-being.The book provides practical guidance, offering evidence-based recommendations for selecting and incorporating probiotics into daily life. From decoding probiotic strains and understanding their mechanisms of action to exploring the symbiotic relationship between gut health and overall wellness, this resource is for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts in the field. With a focus on demystifying the often-confusing landscape of probiotics, the book empowers the reader to make informed choices to optimize their health.Probiotics: A Comprehensive Guide to Enhance Health and Mitigate Disease is an essential reference for healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals keen on harnessing the potential of probiotics for their well-being. Whether you are a healthcare practitioner looking to enhance patient care or a health-conscious reader eager to navigate the world of probiotics, this guide is a valuable asset that bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical application.

Available in English for the first time, this classic and influential book by the late Kohei Ohtsu presents real examples of ships in motion under irregular ocean waves, how to understand the characteristics of fluctuations of stochastic phenomena through spectral analysis methods and statistical modeling. It also explains how to realize prediction and optimal control based on time series models.In recent years, the need to improve safety and reduce environmental impact in ship operations has been increasing, and the statistical methods presented in this book will be increasingly needed in the future. In addition, the recent development of innovative AI technology and highspeed communications will make it possible to adapt this method not only to ship monitoring and control, but also to any field that involves irregular fluctuations, and it is expected to contribute to solving issues that have been difficult to solve in the past.Part 1 describes classical spectral method for the analysis of stochastic phenomena. In Part 2, this book explains methods to construct time series models using the information criterion, to capture the characteristics of ship and engine motions using the model, to design a model-based monitoring system that informs navigators operating the ship and managers ashore. Furthermore, it explains statistical control method to design an autopilot system and the governor of a marine engine, while showing actual examples. Part 3 presents the basic knowledge necessary for understanding these topics of the book, namely, the basic theory of ship motion, probability and statistics, Kalman filter and statistical optimal control theory.

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as one of the most promising new solar cells, with strong commercial potential. Several challenges remain before PSCs can be released in wide-scale commercial application. This book highlights the opportunities, advancements, and critical challenges involved in the commercial application of PSCs. It discusses large area fabrication, long-term stability, lead management, encapsulation techniques, as well as a commercial roadmap and current and future trends.- Details the importance of lead management strategies to minimize toxicity.- Shares progress on photon management.- Discusses advances and challenges in enlarging of perovskite and the key factors restraining upscaling.- Highlights issues around long-term stability of PSCs. - Summarizes commercial advances around the industrialization of PSCs.This book is aimed at researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals in materials, energy, and related areas of engineering who are interested in development and commercialization of photovoltaic technologies.

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have received significant attention in academia and industry due to their low cost and high-power conversion efficiency (PCE). Single- and multijunction PSCs have obtained promising certified PCEs, which suggests that PSCs are a very promising next-generation photovoltaic technology. In addition to the perovskite absorber layer, other functional layers, including electron transport layer (ETL), hole transport layer (HTL), and electrode layer (EL), have also made huge contributions to enhancing device performance. This book focuses on the development, advancement, and application of these functional layers in various PSCs.- Introduces ETL, HTL, and EL in efficient and stable PSCs.- Covers material properties.- Discusses a wide variety of PSCs including single-crystal PSCs, flexible PSCs, perovskite tandem solar cells, lead-free PSCs, inorganic PSCs, fully printable mesoscopic PSCs, electron/hole-transport-layer-free PSCs, semitransparent PSCs for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), tandem solar cells, perovskite indoor photovoltaics, and inverted PSCs.- Details potential for commercial application.This book is aimed at researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals in materials, energy, and related areas of engineering who are interested in development and commercialization of photovoltaic technologies.

Organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite materials have attracted extensive attention due to their advantages of low cost, tunable band gap, solution processing, high molar extinction coefficient, low exciton binding energy, and high carrier mobility. Perovskite absorber layers play a decisive role in the realization of high-power conversion efficiency in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This book systematically and comprehensively discusses device structures, working principles, and optimization strategies of perovskite absorber layers for PSCs to help foster commercialization of these environmentally friendly power sources. It describes strategies to optimize the quality of perovskite films, including composition engineering, dimensional engineering, solvent engineering, strain engineering, additive engineering, and interface engineering.- Introduces crystal structures of perovskites, configurations of PSCs, and their working principles.- Discusses the modulation of perovskite compositions and dimensionality toward highly stable and efficient perovskite photovoltaics.- Details the advancements of low-dimensional PSCs including phase stability of perovskite films and strategies for modulating phases.- Summarizes progress in solvent engineering, additive engineering, and strain engineering in efficient and scalable perovskite photovoltaics.- Describes the complex crystallization dynamics of perovskites, interface engineering, and synergistic modulation of grain boundaries and interfaces in PSCs.- Highlights advances in ion migration and mitigation in halide perovskite solar cells and origins and elimination of hysteresis.This book is aimed at researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals in materials, energy, and related areas of engineering who are interested in development and commercialization of photovoltaic technologies.

First edition Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015Dizziness and Vertigo describes the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary for managing patients presenting with common symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. It provides practitioners with a comprehensive overview of these conditions, steps for diagnosing patients, and various treatment options.This revised and updated edition provides a framework for the accurate diagnosis and management of patients with dizziness and vertigo, covering clinical assessments and case studies. It also includes new methods for treating Meniere's Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and in the field of Vestibular Rehabilitation.Dizziness and Vertigo is an essential reference for all those who manage patients in the outpatient setting, including general practice trainees, ENT specialists and physiotherapists.

Smart drug delivery at both the micro- and nanoscale is an evolving field with numerous potential applications. It has the potential to revolutionize drug therapy by making treatments more effective, reducing side effects, and improving patient outcomes.This book presents a comprehensive review of the most recent studies on smart micro- and nanomaterials with a focus on their "smart" activity for formation of targeted and responsive drug-delivery carriers. This volume: Introduces readers to the fundamentals of these the micro- and nanoscale materials as well as approaches to smart drug delivery and drug delivery systems. Covers polymers, metals, and composite materials as well as quantum dots and carbon nanotubes. Describes of all possible stimulated systems for drug delivery such as enzyme-responsive, small molecules-responsive, thermo-responsive, pH-responsive, electric field-responsive, magnetic field-responsive, light-responsive, ultrasound-responsive, and reductive environment responsive. Offers a critical perspective on the future scope of smart drug delivery systems. This reference work is written to support researchers in the fields of materials engineering and biotechnology with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of disease and patient quality of life.